Measuring Small

I went in last Friday (26 weeks 4 days) for my routine appt and my OB measured me and then felt around my belly and said I'm measuring small and ordered an ultrasound asap. I went in on Monday (27 weeks) and had the ultrasound. They redid all of his measurements and he is measuring at 25 weeks. He is also weighing at 1 pound 13 oz. I had been measuring spot on up until this appointment. The dr is now sending me to a specialist for another ultrasound in two weeks. I'm super tiny and am barely even showing. Going through and looking at my weekly pics I'm the same size as I was at 18 weeks. I'm trying to think of what might be the problem. Just trying to stay positive and hope he is still growing ok.

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Prayers to you. I see my dr tomorrow, and worried I may be in the same boat. My last appt baby measured at one pound, right on track but I hadn't gained any weight at all and dr said by this appt that should have changed, and I don't feel it has (

Easier said than done....(i know firsthand) but, try not to worry or stress. My baby girl is measuring small as well and I have been dealing with this since my 20 week ultrasound. I am now 27 weeks and I go for routine growth scans to make sure she's growing. She's still on the small side but thankfully everything else checked out normal..my dr is very thorough, but there is always room for error with the measurements. So yes, stay positive and make sure you keep track of movement. Good luck☺

Easier said than done....(i know firsthand) but, try not to worry or stress. ...

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11/13/2014

Easier said than done....(i know firsthand) but, try not to worry or stress. My baby girl is measuring small as well and I have been dealing with this since my 20 week ultrasound. I am now 27 weeks and I go for routine growth scans to make sure she's growing. She's still on the small side but thankfully everything else checked out normal..my dr is very thorough, but there is always room for error with the measurements. So yes, stay positive and make sure you keep track of movement. Good luck☺

Have they mentioned why she is small? I don't know if it is a nitrient issue or what it is. They never mentioned that part. Just that worse case scenario is he has to come out. 😔

Prayers to you. I see my dr tomorrow, and worried I may be in the same boat. ...

Posted
11/13/2014

Prayers to you. I see my dr tomorrow, and worried I may be in the same boat. My last appt baby measured at one pound, right on track but I hadn't gained any weight at all and dr said by this appt that should have changed, and I don't feel it has (

Have they mentioned why she is small? I don't know if it is a nitrient is...

Posted
11/14/2014

Have they mentioned why she is small? I don't know if it is a nitrient issue or what it is. They never mentioned that part. Just that worse case scenario is he has to come out. 😔

He said its undetermined at this point because all the tests (amnio and blood work) were normal. He said it could turn out to be a bad placenta so she may not be getting enough nutrients but at this point the indicators they look for with bad placentas like blood flow from the cord and fluid levels are normal also.. We just have to keep a close eye on her by monitoring movement and starting weekly stress tests to make sure shes ok in there. Worst case senario, if she becomes distressed at all they will have to deliver early. I also already got steriod shots to help her lungs develop, just in case. I know its hard not to worry, im in the same boat but it's better for the baby if you are not stressed.. Best wishes for you and your little guy.

He said its undetermined at this point because all the tests (amnio and blood...

Posted
11/14/2014

He said its undetermined at this point because all the tests (amnio and blood work) were normal. He said it could turn out to be a bad placenta so she may not be getting enough nutrients but at this point the indicators they look for with bad placentas like blood flow from the cord and fluid levels are normal also.. We just have to keep a close eye on her by monitoring movement and starting weekly stress tests to make sure shes ok in there. Worst case senario, if she becomes distressed at all they will have to deliver early. I also already got steriod shots to help her lungs develop, just in case. I know its hard not to worry, im in the same boat but it's better for the baby if you are not stressed.. Best wishes for you and your little guy.

Prayers your way! I'm guessing that it the same news I will here in a couple weeks. I'm getting anxious to know for sure

I thought the same thing, I went in for a growth scan at 26w, & my baby's measurements was on cue, & she was 2lbs, well after the tech left & the sono Dr came in she gave me a paper saying all was good, but wanted me back in @ 30w for a repeat scan, why????? She didn't say I asked, her to...only thing I got was, due to your past, I think a double check want hurt...plus I have a antibody...

But jeez, that made me stress..plus I dnt feel like my belly looks big enough either, but I no that don't matter..

Oh the stress starts from day 1.. Til the day I die..that's the life of a parent !!

I thought the same thing, I went in for a growth scan at 26w, & my baby...

Posted
11/15/2014

I thought the same thing, I went in for a growth scan at 26w, & my baby's measurements was on cue, & she was 2lbs, well after the tech left & the sono Dr came in she gave me a paper saying all was good, but wanted me back in @ 30w for a repeat scan, why????? She didn't say I asked, her to...only thing I got was, due to your past, I think a double check want hurt...plus I have a antibody...

But jeez, that made me stress..plus I dnt feel like my belly looks big enough either, but I no that don't matter..

Oh the stress starts from day 1.. Til the day I die..that's the life of a parent !!

Yes the stress does start early! Knock on wood I've had a super easy pregnancy until this came around. I not once had morning sickness or anything of that sort. Maybe just some mood swings. Lol. Ever since last weeks appointment though I have been sick as a dog with a horrible cold. And doing my "best" not to stress. I talked to my mom last night and she reminded me that I did have intuition that something like this was going to happen 😔 and I feel like he is not moving like he should be either. Still strong kicks! But not 6 per hour like she said.

When I was pregnant with my 1st daughter she measured small I looked about 6 months pregnant when I gave birth. I had a lot of ultrasounds and tests done. The day I had her my room was filled with doc and nurses ready to take her. I delivered at 37 weeks she weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and was perfectly healthy. Try not to worry op I hope everything turns out ok.

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